To learn more about thestroke, Passeportsanté.net offers a selection of associations and government sites dealing with the subject of stroke. You will be able to find there Additional Information and contact communities or support groups allowing you to learn more about the disease.

Landmarks

Canada

Heart and Stroke Foundation

For more information on stroke prevention and medical check-ups.

www.fmcoeur.qc.ca

Group of associations of people with aphasia in Quebec

Can support people with language problems following a stroke: ask for the contact details of the association in your region.

www.aphasiequebec.org

Stroke Recovery Canada

Valuable information and support for caregivers.

www.strokerecoverycanada.com

Quebec government’s Health Guide

To learn more about drugs: how to take them, what are the contraindications and possible interactions, etc.

www.guidesante.gouv.qc.ca

France

France AVC

Association to help patients and families of stroke patients.

www.franceavc.com

National Federation of Aphasics of France

Information, public awareness of the disease and support for families.

www.aphasie.fr

United States

My Stroke of Insight

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroscience researcher at Harvard, suffered a stroke in 1996. After a long rehabilitation, she regained all her faculties. His book Voyage Beyond My Brain tells his story. An inspiring testimony.

www.mystrokeofinsight.com

American Stroke Association

www.strokeassociation.org

National Stroke Association

www.stoke.org

Support groups

Consult the list of Stroke Support Groups.